History of the FBI from the beginning to the present.
The History of the FBI Wednesdays, April 3- 24, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Dr. Don Schwartz is an emeritus professor of history at California State University, Long Beach. He has been named a "Distinguished Lecturer" by the Organization of American History. He is a favorite at the JCC.
April 3, Origins: This lecture will survey the birth of the FBI during the First Red Scare, the rise of J. Edgar Hoover, and how the FBI worked to combat Depression-era crime.
April 10, Fighting Subversives: The second lecture will address the role of the FBI in uncovering espionage during World War Two and the Cold War.
April 17,The 1960s and 1970s: An analysis of the FBI’s response to the civil rights movement and Vietnam War protesters, as well as its role in uncovering the Watergate scandal.
April 24,Since the 1980s: An examination of the successes and failures of the FBI from the administrations of Presidents Reagan to Trump.
JCC members $60, public $72 for 4 lectures
To register for this lecture series go to www.jccoc.org and click on Prime Time Adults. You can also call us or email us.
949.435.3400 X 303 Geri Dorman
949.435.3400 X 250 Cheryl Duzman
Phone: 949.435.3400 X 303
Email: gerid@jccoc.org
2019/04/03 - 2019/04/24
Additional time info:
This is a 4 series event. The price is for the series of lectures.
Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County
One Federation Way, Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92603